Shurmatz Counseling, LCSW, PC

Shurmatz Counseling, LCSW, PC Striving to Offer Effective & Affordable Care for Those in Need. Shurmatz Counseling is invested in accessibility to training as a social justice issue.

We are a group psychotherapy practice with highly trained therapists who offer effective and affordable psychotherapy to children, couples, and adults. The costs of trainings, which advertise themselves as being transformative avenues of healing for our clients, should not be out of reach to any therapist. This value and belief have led to the creation of Therapists Helping And Nourishing Knowledge Sharing (THANKS). More information available at www.shurmatzcounseling.com/services/training

Menopause is often talked about in terms of physical symptoms...but the mental health impact matters just as much. Hormo...
03/11/2026

Menopause is often talked about in terms of physical symptoms...but the mental health impact matters just as much. Hormonal changes during menopause can affect brain chemistry, which may lead to mood swings, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or “brain fog.”

For many women, this stage of life also overlaps with major transitions, changing careers, caregiving for aging parents, or children leaving home, which can add emotional stress.

The good news: support helps. Talking with healthcare providers, prioritizing sleep, staying active, connecting with others, and seeking counseling when needed can make a meaningful difference.

This Women’s History Month, let’s help break the stigma and normalize conversations about menopause and mental health. Women deserve understanding, support, and care at every stage of life. 💜

🌿A little reminder for your mental health…When the world feels heavy and stressful, it’s okay to step back and disconnec...
03/10/2026

🌿A little reminder for your mental health…

When the world feels heavy and stressful, it’s okay to step back and disconnect for a bit. You don’t have to absorb everything happening around you.

A few simple ways to reset:
✨ Limit news and social media
🚶 Take a short walk or move your body
🌳 Spend a little time outside
📱 Put your phone away for a while
☕ Connect with someone in real life

Protecting your peace isn’t ignoring the world...it’s taking care of yourself so you can show up as your best self.

During perimenopause, hormonal shifts can influence mood, anxiety levels, sleep, and overall emotional well-being. If yo...
03/09/2026

During perimenopause, hormonal shifts can influence mood, anxiety levels, sleep, and overall emotional well-being. If you’ve been feeling more irritable, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself lately, you’re not alone.

This transition can impact both body and mind, and support can make a meaningful difference. Therapy can provide tools, clarity, and a space to navigate these changes with greater understanding and care.

Message us for more details!

On this Sunday night, take a deep breath in for 5 counts...then out for 5 counts. Repeat this three times.May your week ...
03/09/2026

On this Sunday night, take a deep breath in for 5 counts...then out for 5 counts.
Repeat this three times.

May your week be filled with calm & stability.

To the women who stayed on their feet when they were exhausted, burnt out, and ready for a break.We see you. We hear you...
03/06/2026

To the women who stayed on their feet when they were exhausted, burnt out, and ready for a break.
We see you. We hear you. We are here for you.

Happy International Women's Day!🩵

03/05/2026

Your mental health is important. Make it a priority with consistent therapy appointments.

Just in case you needed to hear this today.🤍
03/03/2026

Just in case you needed to hear this today.🤍

Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s courage in its most honest form.It’s saying “I’m not okay” instead of pretending you...
03/03/2026

Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s courage in its most honest form.

It’s saying “I’m not okay” instead of pretending you are.
It’s sharing the parts of your story that feel heavy, confusing, or unfinished.
It’s allowing yourself to be seen without having everything figured out.

In therapy, vulnerability creates space for real healing. When you speak what’s been sitting quietly inside, you begin to loosen its grip. You realize you’re not broken...you’re human.

You don’t have to carry it alone.
And you don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of support.

Women have always carried more than titles and responsibilities.They carry the mental load.The remembering.The planning....
03/02/2026

Women have always carried more than titles and responsibilities.

They carry the mental load.
The remembering.
The planning.
The emotional weight no one else sees.

It looks like strength.
It often feels like exhaustion.

This month, celebrate progress and protect your peace.
Rest without guilt.
Ask for support.
Share the load.

You deserve more than applause. You deserve care, too. 🤍

Relationship building is never a waste of time.The calls, the check ins, the extra few minutes you choose to stay presen...
02/28/2026

Relationship building is never a waste of time.

The calls, the check ins, the extra few minutes you choose to stay present instead of rushing on.

Those small moments build trust. And trust becomes everything.

Invest in people. It always pays off. 🤍

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✨ 5 Important Things to Know About Counseling ✨Counseling isn’t what some people think it is. Let’s clear a few things u...
02/27/2026

✨ 5 Important Things to Know About Counseling ✨

Counseling isn’t what some people think it is. Let’s clear a few things up.
1️⃣ It’s a strength, not a weakness. Choosing support is powerful.
2️⃣ You don’t have to be in crisis. Growth, clarity, and self-awareness are reason enough.
3️⃣ The right fit matters. You deserve to feel safe, heard, and understood.
4️⃣ It’s a partnership. Your counselor doesn’t “fix” you. They walk alongside you while you do the work.
5️⃣ Growth takes time. Small breakthroughs lead to lasting transformation.

Counseling is an investment in yourself, your relationships, and your future.

If you’ve been thinking about starting, maybe this is your sign.🤍

Love is built in the everyday moments.🤍 The check-in. The soft response. The effort to understand.Couples counseling hel...
02/26/2026

Love is built in the everyday moments.🤍
The check-in. The soft response. The effort to understand.

Couples counseling helps you strengthen those small habits that create deeper connection, trust, and intimacy over time.

Small shifts. Big impact.

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6225 Sheridan Drive Suite 222
Amherst, NY
14221

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+17162176112

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